Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake

This strawberry-loaded cake is love in the sweet form of dessert. And just like love – real love – there really isn’t much effort involved for the greatness of the reward. A single layer of moist, lightly lemony cake is topped with bright slices of juicy strawberries layered over a cream cheese buttercream frosting. Sink your fork in for love at first bite.

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Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 12

Calories 477 kcal

Author Shanika Graham-White

Ingredients

Lemon Cake

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-½ cups organic cane sugar
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. lemon extract
• 1-½ cups almond milk
• 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup vegetable oil

Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

• 8 oz. cream cheese softened
• 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 4-5 cups organic powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1-2 Tbsp. almond milk

Topping

• Strawberries sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and line with parchment paper an 8-in. square pan or a 9x13-in. baking pan. (Note: Allow parchment to overhang pan for easier removal of cake.)
2. In bowl, whisk together milk and apple cider vinegar; let rest 5-10 minutes.
3. In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
4. Add lemon extract, milk-ACV mixture and oil and mix with mixer until just combined. (NOTE: If batter seems extremely thick, add extra milk, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until batter is somewhat pourable but not runny or thin.)
5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick in center comes out clean.
7. Let cake cool for 30 minutes before carefully lifting from pan and onto rack to cool completely.
8. In bowl, combine cream cheese and butter with mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and pale.
9. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and milk and mix on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. (Note: Add more milk, 1 Tbsp. at a time, if too thick or powdered sugar if too thin.)
10. Using metal or rubber spatula, top cooled cake with frosting and spread until fully coated and smooth. Top with sliced strawberries.
11. Cut into squares to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 477 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 7g35%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 37mg12%

Sodium 186mg8%

Potassium 196mg6%

Carbohydrates 90g30%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 65g72%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 438IU9%

Calcium 118mg12%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.